Shari Pedowitz
2024
digital art
limited edition of only 18 prints total
metal print size 16 x 20 inches
 
Shari Pedowitz’s Hora the Hoopoe is a captivating, whimsical digital art collection that radiates energy and personality. The hoopoe, Israel’s national bird, is known for its striking crest and vivid plumage, and Shari brings it to life with her signature playful style.
 
Stylized yet true to its essence, the hoopoe retains its iconic crown of feathers, elongated beak, and bold markings. Caught mid-motion in a joyful, rhythmic dance, it beautifully reflects the title Hora — a nod to our lively Jewish folk dance. Shari's artworks pulse with movement, much like the bird itself, brimming with life and celebration.
 
Shari’s use of saturated, orange-toned pinks and deep blacks gives the hoopoe a sense of vitality. Her colors feel both realistic and fantastical, elevating the bird into a symbol of joy. Through the digital medium, she plays with texture and layering, making the feathers seem almost ethereal, as though alive with spirit and motion.
 
Beyond depicting a bird, Hora the Hoopoe captures the rhythm of life, the joy of being, and the interconnectedness of all things. You can almost see the hoopoe’s dance unfold, part of a larger celebration. Shari's artworks transform the hoopoe into more than just a bird — it becomes a symbol of freedom, movement, and exuberance.
 
Full of energy and spirit, Hora the Hoopoe is a vibrant celebration of individuality and joy. Shari’s playful approach breathes life into the hoopoe, making it a radiant emblem of expression and celebration. Am Yisrael Chai!
 
Hora the Hoopoe, 2024, pink and black with peach and orange undertones 
Hora the Hoopoe Joy, 2024, pink and blackwith peach and orange undertones holding a shofar for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and the High Holy Days
Hora the Hoopoe Wins, 2024, pink and black with peach and orange undertones holding a dreidel and resting on a pile of gelt for Hanukkah